Dragonbane Status Effects

Dragonbane Status Effects provides a comprehensive status effects library with visual editors, enhanced Token HUD styling, and seamless system integration for the Dragonbane RPG system in Foundry VTT V13.

Installation

From Foundry (Recommended)

1. Open Foundry VTT → Add-on Modules → Install Module
2. Paste manifest URL: https://github.com/Kergalli/dragonbane-status-effects/releases/latest/download/module.json
3. Click Install → Enable in Manage Modules

Manual Installation

1. Download latest release from GitHub repository
2. Extract to Data/modules/ directory → Restart Foundry → Enable module

Key Features

Enhanced Token HUD

• Beautiful 6-column grid layout with color-coded section headers
• Visual organization by effect categories (General, Spell, Heroic Abilities)
• Seamless integration with Foundry V13's modern interface
• Customizable display options for different effect types

Comprehensive Status Library

• 41 pre-built effects across multiple categories
• Dragonbane-specific integration with attribute conditions (STR, CON, AGL, INT, WIL, CHA)
• Rich visual icons from game-icons.net with thematic consistency
• Active effect support (Longstrider automatically doubles movement speed)

Visual Editors

• No-code effect creation with intuitive interfaces
• Drag & drop linking - Create @UUID links by dragging items, spells, journal entries
• Rich description support compatible with Visual Active Effects and Dfreds Effects Panel
• Import/Export system for backup and sharing between worlds

Foundry V13 Compatibility

• Full V13 architecture support with modern APIs
• Enhanced stability with defensive error handling
• Template compatibility with updated ID format (hyphens vs dots)
• Seamless migration from V12 versions (v1.x → v2.x)

Status Effects Library

Featured Effects

• Longstrider: Includes active effect that automatically doubles movement speed
• Attribute Conditions: Direct integration with Dragonbane system conditions
• Poison Variants: Lethal, Paralyzing, and Sleeping poison types
• Combat States: Grappled, Ensnared, Prone, Unconscious with visual clarity

Configuration

Access: Game Settings → Configure Settings → Dragonbane Status Effects

Core Settings

• Replace Default Status Effects: Override Foundry defaults with Dragonbane-themed effects
• Enhanced Token HUD Layout: Enable styled 6-column grid with section headers
• Show Spell Effects: Include spell-related status effects in Token HUD
• Show Heroic Abilities: Include heroic ability status effects in Token HUD

Visual Editors

• Manage Custom Status Effects: Create, edit, and manage custom effects with visual interface
• Edit Status Effect Descriptions: Add rich descriptions for compatibility with effect panels
• Import/Export Support: Backup and share custom effects and descriptions as JSON files

Editor Usage

Custom Effects Editor

1. Access: Settings → "Open Custom Effects Editor"
2. Create: "Add Effect" → Configure name, icon, categories
3. Edit: Click edit button on any existing effect
4. Save: Always click "Save All Effects" after changes (requires reload)
5. Backup: Export/import custom effects as JSON files

Description Editor

1. Access: Settings → "Open Description Editor"
2. Rich Text: Add detailed descriptions with HTML formatting
3. UUID Links: Drag items/spells/journals directly into text fields
4. Line Breaks: Use <br> tags for formatting
5. Instant Save: Changes apply immediately to new effects

📥 Example Import: English descriptions file

Integration & Compatibility

System Requirements

Recommended Integrations

Visual Enhancement Modules

Installation Notes

• Combat Assistant strongly recommended for automated spell workflow
• Manual application required without Combat Assistant (via Token HUD)
• All integrations work independently - install only what you need

V13 Migration & Compatibility

Upgrading from V12

• Version Path: V12 users should stay on v1.x; V13 users use v2.x
• Migration Notes:
  • From v1.0.2: Seamless upgrade, no breaking changes
  • From v1.0.1: Breaking changes due to ID format differences
• Effect ID Changes: Dots (v1.0.1) → Hyphens (v1.0.2+) for V13 template compatibility

V13 Improvements

• Modern APIs: V13 namespaced functions with enhanced error handling
• Enhanced Stability: Defensive filtering prevents V13-specific rendering issues
• Template Compatibility: Updated effect IDs work properly with V13 templates

Troubleshooting

Common Issues & Solutions

Known Conflicts

• ⚠️ Condition Lab & Triggler: Similar functionality causes conflicts
• ⚠️ Monk's Little Details: Disable these Token HUD options:
  • "Alter the Token HUD status effects"
  • "Clear All"
  • "Highlight Token HUD status effects"

Credits & Support

Community & Support

• Issues: GitHub Issues
• Documentation: Complete Changelog
• Community: Dragonbane Discord Community

Community Contributors

• dgladkov - Attribute conditions addtion to custom description editor
• LuckyFrico - Italian language localization
• xdy - Swedish language improvements and localization fixes

Attribution

• Icons: game-icons.net by Lorc, Delapouite, Skoll, and contributors
• License: Creative Commons 3.0 BY
• Inspiration: Condition Lab & Triggler by Matheus Clemente

MIT License.

This VTT module is not affiliated with, sponsored, or endorsed by Fria Ligan AB. This Supplement was created under Fria Ligan AB’s Dragonbane Third Party Supplement License.